Join us for the 2nd collaborative Wisconsin Therapeutic Recreation Association, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse conference April 17th, 2026!
Join us "Back on Campus" for 2026 WTRA Conference in La Crosse, WI! Hosted April 16th-17th, we look forward to a social Thursday evening, followed by a full day of sessions on Friday, including Keynote Speaker, Brent Wolfe, ATRA Executive Director.
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Conference Accommodations
We would like to provide the best learning experience for everyone. In compliance of the ADA , should you require any accommodation to fully participate in this training, please email Emily Higgins, CTRS, at emily14higgins@gmail.com. Information will be sent to all registrants prior to the start of the conference including parking instructions, session details, lodging, etc.
Thursday Social Schedule
5:15-6:30pm: The Amazing Race - Campus Edition
Meet at the Cleary Alumni Center to form your team and kick off the race! Explore campus, take on exciting collaborative challenges, and connect with fellow conference attendees before the main event. Get ready for an evening of fun, teamwork, and friendly competition!
6:30-7:30pm: Conference Kick Off
- 6:30pm-7:30pm: Join us at LAX Grille in downtown La Crosse to kick off the conference with free appetizers! Network with professors, practitioners, and fellow students in a relaxed, vibrant setting before the conference begins.
Friday Conference Schedule
8:00am-9:00am
9:15am-10:15am
- Great Hall:
- Breakout Room:
10:30am-11:30am
11:30am-12:30pm – Lunch / Expo Fair / Poster Session
12:30pm-1:30pm
- Great Hall:
- Breakout Room:
1:45pm-2:45pm
- Great Hall:
- Breakout Room:
3:00pm-4:00pm
- Great Hall:
- Breakout Room:
4:15pm-5:15pm
- Great Hall:
- Breakout Room:
5:15pm-5:30pm - CEU Processing